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YEG → EWR
Which side of the plane to sit from Edmonton International Airport (Edmonton) to Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the Great Lakes and the iconic Manhattan skyline during the final descent into Newark.
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Edmonton Skyline
Aerial views of the North Saskatchewan River valley and Edmonton's downtown core immediately after takeoff.
Prairie Mosaic
Vast, geometric agricultural patterns stretching across Saskatchewan and Manitoba in varying seasonal colors.
Lake Superior
The rugged northern coastline of the world's largest freshwater lake, featuring deep blue waters and dense forests.
Adirondack Wilderness
Dense, mountainous forest canopy of Upstate New York, particularly vibrant during the autumn foliage season.
Manhattan Skyline
Unparalleled views of Central Park, the Empire State Building, and One World Trade Center if landing on Runway 22.
Book an 'A' seat for the best views. The approach into Newark often banks over the Hudson River; if the plane lands toward the south, you will have a front-row seat to the entire New York City skyline. For morning flights, the sun will be behind you, providing perfect lighting for photography of the Canadian prairies and Great Lakes.
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Saskatchewan Farmland
Expansive views of the 'breadbasket of Canada' with its distinctive grain elevators and rural road grids.
Mississippi Headwaters
Crossing the upper reaches of the Mississippi River valley near the Minnesota-Wisconsin border.
Lake Michigan Shoreline
Glances of the southern tip of Lake Michigan, including the Indiana Dunes and the Chicago skyline in the distance.
Appalachian Ridges
The distinctive 'fold and thrust' belt of the Pennsylvania mountains, showing long, parallel forested ridges.
Port Newark
A bird's-eye view of one of the world's busiest container ports and the complex infrastructure of Northern New Jersey.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunset on evening flights. While you may miss the Manhattan skyline, you will get a detailed view of the Appalachian ridge-and-valley province over Pennsylvania. Keep an eye out for the Chicago skyline appearing on the horizon about two-thirds of the way through the flight.
Book Hotels in NewarkDistance: 3,248 km (2,018 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 49 min
Departure: YEG (53.3097000122, -113.580001831)
Arrival: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Route Type: International
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